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Photos of Church Wilne, Derbyshire, EnglandChurch Wilne is a tiny village located next to the river
Derwent about 2 miles south of Draycott. Approaching Draycott on the A6005
road, turn into Draycott village and follow the sign to Church Wilne down
the narrow bendy road.
The church and village is located on Wilne Road. Nearby is Church Wilne
reservoir where you can try out jet skiing etc. For more info on this
reservoir visit their site HERE

The name Wilne means 'a clearing in the willows'. A church was recorded
there in AD 822 dedicated to St Chad, the Bishop of Lichfield whose diocese
covered the area. The Doomsday book also records a manor and a mill, the
latter has survived in various forms through the ages, and at present
it is the maker of fireworks and military pyrotechnics. The inhabitants
of Wilne gradually moved to Dry Cote (today called Draycott).

Photo
Description : St Chads church
Image Reference No. : DP-170502CHURC-01
Exact map location : Click HERE
Date photo taken : 17th May 2002
Other Information : This is St Chad which is near the river Derwent. The
lower part of the tower is 13th century. The battlements are 15th century.
The church was accurately restored by Currey & Thompson after being
gutted bt fire in 1917. The Willoughby Chapel on the south side was built
by Sir Henry in 1622 as a memorial to his father Sir John and his mother
Frances.

Photo
Description : St Chads Water
Image Reference No. : DP-170502CHURC-02
Exact map location : Click HERE
Date photo taken : 17th May 2002
Other Information : This is St Chads nature area. The lake and surrounding
area was purchased by Draycott parish council from Tarmac roadstone (Eastern)
Ltd on 18th May 1984 as an open space for the benefit of the residents of
Draycott and Church Wilne.

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